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Old 12-13-2006, 05:28 AM
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Default Ariel Atom has met its match

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Old 12-13-2006, 06:13 AM
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Looks very cool. Audi powered, though? I wonder what kind of engine it'll have - maybe the 2.0T? With good torque and decent power (plus lots of moddability), that'd be a sick engine for that car.
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That thing is fugly. I am not cancelling my atom order yet
Old 12-13-2006, 06:31 AM
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I'm a HUGE KTM fan, as they're by far my favorite motorcycle company. They just do things right! It would be great to see a KTM car on US soil.
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That looks much better than the Atom. I hope they actually produce it.
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I think it looks great. Not as "bare bones" looking as the Atom.
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Originally Posted by Kenny_Stang,Dec 13 2006, 07:41 AM
I think it looks great. Not as "bare bones" looking as the Atom.
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This looks like an awesome ride.
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Looks a lot different than the original KTM/Audi Xbow which actually had Audi badges. I like the idea of a more streetable atom, but this thing might be a little too over the top.
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Originally Posted by cshamash,Dec 13 2006, 10:29 AM
That thing is fugly. I am not cancelling my atom order yet
I don't see how this is fugly and the Atom is not, comparatively.

Anyway, give us impressions when you get the Atom! When do you take delivery?

I, too, wonder what engine will be in here. Hopefully it's the 2.7T! That's a fun engine. Although a 2.0T wouldn't be bad, either, as that is also great.
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That's great! I wish they were street legal!


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